Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Publication Date
January 1966
Time Period
circa 690 BCE
Abstract
Karnak, general transverse view of Great Court, with Kiosk of Taharqa and statue of Rameses II
Keywords
New Kingdom, Ancient architecture, Temple complexes, Columns (architectural elements), Pylons (gateway), Statues, Sculpture (visual works)
Alt Text
A tall ancient column stands prominently in front of a stone structure with hieroglyphics, under a clear blue sky. People are gathered around the base of the column and nearby ruins.
Extent
1 color photograph
Geographic Location
Egypt; Luxor (Egypt); Karnak Temple Complex (Luxor, Egypt)
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Media Type
Color photographs
Format
Digital Only
Note
This is the Kiosk of Taharqa, located in the Great Forecourt (First Court) of the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt. The monument was erected by Pharaoh Taharqa (690-664 BCE), a ruler of the 25th Dynasty. It originally stood as a massive, unroofed pavilion with two rows of five papyrus-form columns, which reached a height of 21 meters tall. They would have been structurally linked by low intercolumnar screen walls. Only one column remains today. Archaeologist believe that it functioned as a barque station, or ritual chapel used to temporarily hold the sacred boat of the god Amun-Re during religious processions, or as an open-air solar ritual spot. Directly behind and to the right of this column is a colossal statue of Ramesses II, depicted wearing the nemes headdress and double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. At his feet is a small statue of his daughter/ wife. The massive stone wall behind these structures form part of the Second Pylon, leading directly into the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Identifier
A01-JEA0155
Recommended Citation
Pharaoh Taharqa, "Great Forecourt of Karnak Temple Complex, Kiosk of Taharqa & Statue of Ramses II" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 76.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/76
